Reality-Show
The English phrase "reality show" is translated into German as Reality-Show.
The term is a loanword from English and is used in German exactly as it is used in English to describe a reality television program.
Meaning: a reality television program (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the hyphenated version is more common in German orthography, the term can also be written as a single word without a hyphen: Realityshow.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Austria, the term Reality-TV is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is Reality-Show and the plural form is Reality-Shows. The noun is feminine and takes the definite article die.
Did you know?
- Many Germans refer to the specific sub-genre of dating Reality-Shows as Trash-TV, using the English word 'trash' to describe the low-brow nature of the content.
- If a German speaker describes a show as 'realitätsfern', they are not talking about a reality show, but are instead saying the show is 'far from reality' or delusional.
- When discussing the 'cast' of a Reality-Show, Germans use the word Besetzung, which is the same word used for the professional actors in a serious opera or theater play.
Examples in context
- Diese Reality-Show ist total nervig.This reality show is totally annoying.
- Meine Schwester schaut ständig eine Reality-Show.My sister is constantly watching a reality show.
- Hast du die neue Reality-Show gesehen?Did you see the new reality show?
Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are sitting on a sofa watching TV.
- SarahWelche Reality-Show schauen wir heute?Which reality show are we watching today?
- JulianIch möchte lieber einen Film sehen.I would rather watch a movie.
- SarahAber diese Reality-Show fängt gerade an.But this reality show is just starting.
- JulianNa gut, schauen wir sie kurz.Alright, let's watch it for a bit.
